Herbicides

Invasive plant species having a detrimental effect on organic farms

With mechanical control methods in some cases seen as contributing to the proliferation of invasive species the Department is making a derogation available to use prohibited substances.

SCHEMES 29 July 2026

Invasive plant species having a detrimental effect on organic farms

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Suspect weed resistance? Harvest 2026 is the last chance for free testing

Suspect weed resistance? Harvest 2026 is the last chance for free testing

NEWS 1 July 2026

Mowing of grassland permitted in ACRES from 1 July

Mowing of grassland permitted in ACRES from 1 July

SCHEMES 24 June 2026

Grass weeds worse this season, but no longer being ignored

Grass weeds worse this season, but no longer being ignored

Grass weeds worse this season, but no longer being ignored

CROPS 21 June 2026

Six easy ways to enhance biodiversity on your farm

Six easy ways to enhance biodiversity on your farm

Six easy ways to enhance biodiversity on your farm

NEWS 13 June 2026

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80 active substances removed from tillage market, with only one approval

80 active substances removed from tillage market, with only one approval

Europe is losing more chemistry than it is approving and approvals take a long time to get products to market.

NEWS 6 May 2026

What products are leaving the market and need to be used up?

What products are leaving the market and need to be used up?

A number of products leave the market every year, either because they are banned or they are no longer registered.

NEWS 6 May 2026

Optimise wild oat control in spring barley with Axial Pro

Optimise wild oat control in spring barley with Axial Pro

Axial Pro is the leading wild oat herbicide in spring barley, and has been for many years.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 6 May 2026

What four nozzles should you have on the sprayer?

What four nozzles should you have on the sprayer?

You have space for a number of nozzles on your sprayer. Machinery specialist Dermot Forristal has advice on how to choose those nozzles.

CROPS 6 May 2026

Sheep management: SWS deadline, weed control and marketing remaining hoggets

Sheep management: SWS deadline, weed control and marketing remaining hoggets

Farmers wishing to apply for the 2026 National Sheep Welfare Scheme need to act fast before the deadline of 11.59pm on Friday 15 May 2026

MANAGEMENT 6 May 2026

Tillage management: Weeds, disease and minding the bees

Tillage management: Weeds, disease and minding the bees

Tillage farmers have plenty of work to do in the fields this weather. Sprayers are busy at this time of the year.

HUSBANDRY 6 May 2026

Timely management of Waterford crops reduces stress

Timely management of Waterford crops reduces stress

From timing of fungicides to aphicides it was all up for discussion in Waterford last week, writes Siobhán Walsh.

CROPS 6 May 2026

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